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Ilia Topuria studied Charles Oliveira extensively before UFC 317 and identified his weakness in fighting backwards, which he exploited to knock Oliveira out and become the lightweight champion. Topuria's fight IQ and strategic planning were key to his victory, and he confidently predicts he is a step above Oliveira and potentially Paddy Pimblett in competition.
Ilia Topuria won the UFC 317 lightweight title with a first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira, sparking a confrontation with Paddy Pimblett, which ended with a shove. Topuria, now a two-division champion, expressed interest in fighting Pimblett next and received praise from Dana White, who called him a star.
At UFC 317, four fighters received bonuses for their performances, including Ilia Topuria, who knocked out Charles Oliveira and established himself as a UFC superstar, and Joshua Van, whose fight with Brandon Royval was potentially Hall of Fame worthy. Gregory Rodrigues also earned a bonus for his impressive knockout. Van's quick turnaround and performance suggest a rising star with a likely future title shot.
Ilia Topuria won his second UFC title by knocking out Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, continuing an impressive winning streak that includes victories over former champions, and has called out potential challengers like Paddy Pimblett.
UFC 317 featured a main event where Ilia Topuria, on a winning streak, faced former champion Charles Oliveira for the lightweight title, with the event also including a flyweight title defense by Alexandre Pantoja. The event provided live results, round-by-round analysis, and highlights from Las Vegas, with several notable fights and performances.
UFC 317 features Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+ for $79.99, with options for subscriptions and bundles. Prelims are streaming for free on Disney+ and ESPN+, but the main event requires purchase. Last-minute tickets are available online.
UFC 317 at T-Mobile Arena features Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title, with preliminary fights starting at 7 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET, available on ESPN+ PPV. Topuria is a heavy favorite to win, and the event includes other notable bouts like Pantoja vs. Kara-France.
UFC 317's opening fight was canceled after Christopher Ewert was found to be 10 pounds over the weight limit and was subsequently cut from the promotion, leading to a reshuffle of the fight card at the event in Las Vegas.
UFC 317 features a lightweight title fight between Charles Oliveira and Ilia Topuria, with the event taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 28, 2025, including preliminary bouts and title rematches, with live coverage on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass.
Max Holloway predicts a quick finish in the UFC 317 main event between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, emphasizing the fight's unpredictability and the high finish rates of both fighters, with Holloway not choosing a clear winner but highlighting the potential for an early finish.
Ilia Topuria, headlining UFC 317, is not eager to fight Paddy Pimblett immediately after his win, instead suggesting Pimblett should beat Justin Gaethje to earn a lightweight title shot. Topuria is competing for the vacant lightweight belt against Charles Oliveira, with potential future matchups and title shots depending on the outcome of UFC 317.
UFC 317 featuring Topuria vs Oliveira is scheduled for June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with a rescheduled bout involving Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov now set for UFC 318 on July 19 due to illness. The event will be broadcast live with prelims at 8pm ET and main card at 10pm ET.
Joshua Van, a 23-year-old flyweight, stepped in on short notice to fight Brandon Royval at UFC 317 after Manel Kape's injury, winning his fourth straight fight and impressing UFC President Dana White with his aggressive fighting attitude.